The Winter Music Festival will take place on Friday, December 9, and the Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 11. Participants in the Pottstown Historic Homes Christmas Tour are invited to attend the Candlelight Service as a part of the tour.

The Hill School now is accepting applications from Pottstown-area nonprofit organizations for its 2017 Student Philanthropy Council grant program. Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, December 5, 2016.

Lauralynn White, oil painter and gallery director of Reading's Goggleworks Center for the Arts, kicks off a new school year of exhibits in The Boyer Gallery. White’s exhibit, Emergence, runs from Friday, September 9 through October, 14, 2016, with an Opening Reception taking place on Friday, Sept. 9 from 7-9 p.m.

Promotions include two new Senior Masters; the first group of seven Athey Family Masters; and one Instructor among our Hill faculty. These recognitions are part of The Hill’s newly created, four-tier faculty compensation model.

Since 1924, 10 Hill School alumni have competed in the Olympic games, with six winning medals in their sport. Four alumni - Ralph Hills '21, Sabin Carr '24 Bill Porter '44, and Alberto Mestre '82 - are members of The Hill School Athletics Hall of Fame.

Ellen Nelson, former faculty adviser to The Hill School Honor Council, recently journeyed to the St. George’s School in Vancouver, British Columbia where she presented to their faculty and students about The Hill honor code.

A liver transplant three years ago transformed Mya Longacre's life. Now a rising sixth former at The Hill, Mya has become an active leader in The Hill community. A video produced by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shares Mya's story.

The Sixth Form Leadership Award presentation will occur during the Class Day Gala on Friday, May 27, and the 165th Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 28. These two events will be live streamed via Bleachers.

Members of The Hill School Robotics Team – the Sea Rams – participated in the MATE International ROV Competition in Houston, Texas, June 23 to 25, 2016 and place 16th out of 39 teams in the Ranger division! Read a full account of their trip here.

Taken in March of 2016, 57 Hill School students received awards for the National Latin Exam, and 22 received awards for the National Greek Exam. This year's results on the Greek Exam are our best result ever and more than 10 percentage points above the national average!

Thirty-two Hill School students participated in the Pennsylvania DECA State Conference on March 1-3, 2016. Eleven students (and six alternates) will compete in the International Career Development Conference on April 23-27.

Instructor of history emeritus Thomas G. Ruth, who taught at The Hill School from 1968-2001, passed away on February 8, 2016. Information is now available regarding a memorial service to be held on campus on Sunday, March 13.

The boys’ and girls’ basketball, girls’ hockey, and boys’ and girls’ squash teams all will take part in championship tournament play this weekend; the basketball games will be live-streamed on GoBleachers.

Come to the Hall/Eccleston Rink from 7:30-10:30 p.m. for a fun night of skating, food, and music to support a local cancer support organization. This event is open to the public: $3 admission (donation), $2 skate rental.

During this Pottstown Parks & Recreation sponsored event, members of the local community are invited to skate at The Hill's Hall/Eccleston Rink during set times throughout the week after Christmas. Click for more information and to view the schedule for the week.

The Hill School will host its annual Admission Open House on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to visit campus and learn more about life at Hill.

Friday and Saturday, November 6-7 marked the 128th anniversary of The Hill vs. Lawrenceville rivalry and celebrated Hill's longstanding tradition of athletics excellence with the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Hill School is proud to announce that James L. Spencer IV ’84, director of studies, mathematics instructor, and swim coach, has been appointed Head of School at The Montgomery Academy (K-12) in Montgomery, Alabama, effective June 1, 2016.

The Hill School, the Borough of Pottstown, the Pottstown School District, Montgomery County Community College, and other organizations participated in the third annual CARES clean-up event on Friday, October 23.

The Hill School Board of Trustees welcomed Lauren S. Saltzburg, D.O. '04 as a member during its October meetings. Lauren is currently a family medicine resident physician at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, Pa.

Article appears in Philadelphia Inquirer about upcoming trip where students will participate in a study volunteer service program called Give A Hand -- which was created by Hulya Kosematoglu '17, of Istanbul, Turkey.

During an all-school assembly on May 20, two faculty members were presented special awards and six retiring employees with more than 140 combined years of service to The Hill were recognized. The Dial yearbook also was dedicated during the ceremony.

The Hill School is pleased to announce that Tom Wolf, a member of the class of 1967 and newly elected Governor of Pennsylvania, has been named the recipient of the 2015 Sixth Form Leadership Award. The ceremony will take place on April 9.

On Friday, April 10, more than 30 alumni, parents, and friends shared their professional journeys with students. The event concluded with a reception and dinner for alumni and parents, followed by the Summit Jam concert where students, faculty, and alumni brought down the house!

The 159 members of The Hill School Class of 2015 were welcomed into the Alumni Association at the Annual Induction Brunch. A dedication ceremony for the class gift - a bronze Ram statue by Eric Berg '63 - was dedicated after the brunch.

More than 2,000 students representing 75 schools across Pennsylvania, including 44 students from Hill, competed in State DECA Competition. Eleven students will represent Hill at Nationals in Orlando, Fla, in April.

Students and faculty enjoy a special lunch to celebrate the inauguration of Tom Wolf, Hill class of 1967, as he was sworn in as the 47th Governor of Pennsylvania. View a video and photos, and read an article about this event that appears in the Reading Eagle.

All members of the community are invited to attend this fun-filled fundraising event on Saturday, January 17 from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Stretch the Ride, a Pottstown-based foundation for cancer patients and their families.

View a video of highlights which include speeches by student leaders, singing by the Hilltones and Hilltrebles, and an entertaining performance by Headmaster Lehman and Associate Headmaster Miller, who also spoke to students about the importance of taking smart risks.

Thomas McN. Millhiser '67 was honored at a special dinner on June 5, 2014. Tom has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees since 2007; he will retire on June 30. Also, read about other dedicated Trustees who will retire.

An additional email from Mr. Lehman has been sent to students and parents as a follow-up to his July email. Please take the time to read this letter as it contains important information regarding opening of school.

Hill School students partner with faculty members in service learning projects to benefit The Hill and Pottstown communities, while offering opportunities for intentional reflection and learning outcomes.

To commemorate the class of 1964's 50th Reunion which tool place in June 2014, members of the class combined forces to raise nearly $4 million to support both The Hill Fund as well as construction of the East Campus Faculty Village, the School's newest faculty housing complex.

Guided by the Honor Council, The Hill is one of five schools in the nation to be officially accepted into the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education's Recognition Program for Excellence in Ethical Education.

Hill School students will perform Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Townon Wed., May 14; Thurs., May 15; Fri., May 16, all beginning at 7:15 p.m.; and Sun., May 18 at 1 p.m. All performances are free of charge and will take place in the Center For The Arts.

On Saturday, May 24, 2014, The Hill School celebrated its 163rd Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. During the ceremony, 146 students received their Hill School diplomas. New photos and video now posted.

David Lee '14 already has accumulated an impressive scientific research resume and also is a devoted philanthropist. An article about David appears in the Tuesday, April 15 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

First place finishes by the boys' and girls' track teams in Hill Relays and a varsity boys' lacrosse victory were fitting conclusions to a day in which all three teams dedicated their sport's new facility.

On Friday, April 11, more than 30 alumni, parents, and friends shared their professional journeys with students. The event concluded with a Networking Reception and Dinner for alumni and parents, followed by the Summit Jam concert where students, faculty, and alumni brought down the house!

Phase two of the Far Fields facility improvement includes construction of a new parking lot and a pavilion. The construction will alter parking for the spring season - please review the included diagram to view available parking areas.

Six teams will compete for the championship of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey Invitational, one of four major sporting events that will take place on February 22-23 along with the basketball PAISAA semifinal, Eastern Swimming and Diving Championship, and National Prep Wrestling tournament.

The Hill School is pleased to officially announce that our students and faculty are the beneficiaries of two extraordinary and distinctive gifts provided by Nancy and Preston G. Athey, Hill class of 1967 and chairman-elect of The Hill School Board of Trustees.

Ten student-athletes earning All-MAPL recognition and three teams receiving league accolades highlight the winter 2013-14 All-MAPL selections. Additionally, four boys' ice hockey players were named to the All-league team in the newly formed MAHL.

Throughout the week, students and faculty were invited to express their feelings about diversity -- stereotypes, incorrect assumptions, and individuality. View the #AThousandDifferentHands video, which is the outcome of that project.

The Pottstown Community Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration will be held at The Hill at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. The Rev. Robert H. Thompson, Phillips Exeter Academy’s longtime Phelps Minister will address students and faculty on Monday, Jan. 20.

The Hill’s Boyer Gallery will feature the Perkiomen Valley Art Center’s 58th Annual Open Juried Exhibition through Friday, December 13, 2013. An opening reception will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Max Novak '10 has played a prominent role in helping the Union College Men's Ice Hockey team advance to the NCAA Division I Frozen Four, which will be held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia from April 10-12.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Scranton Times-Tribune, and Pottstown Mercury newspapers each published feature articles about Hill student-athletes prior to a major weekend of championship tournament competition.

The Hill School welcomed Dr. David Gruder, a clinical and organizational psychologist and award-winning author, to campus on January 10 -11. Dr. Gruder addressed students and faculty on the topic of integrity intelligence.

Eight Hill School students (four in individual events and two teams of two) qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference after their success at the DECA State Career Development Conference.

Many alumni, parents, and friends returned to campus for the dedication of the Briggs S. Cunningham ’26’50 Field, East Campus Faculty Village, and the new varsity soccer pitch during the weekend of October 4-5, 2013. Photos and video now posted!

Something Pleasing This Way Comes: Recent works by Thomas M. Hopkinson & Judy Lupas will be featured in the Boyer Gallery from January 11 through February 28, 2014, with an opening reception to be held Saturday, January 11 from 7-9 p.m.

Artist Favi Dubo will present his work in an exhibit entitled "A Song I Forgot to Sing" which will be featured in the Boyer Gallery from September 20- October 18, 2013. An opening reception will be held, Friday, Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. in the Gallery.

New pedestrian and vehicle entrances to the Far Fields will be in effect beginning on Wednesday, April 17 and lasting throughout the remainder of the spring season. Please note: We ask that visitors who park on streets near campus please do not block residential driveways.

Cameron Isen '14, John Gresko '15, Erik Schmidt '14, Paul Shiller '14, and Hyung Ahn '16 compete in the DECA International Career Development Conference; team of Isen and Gresko earns a “Top 10 Finalist”spot.

On Tuesday, we welcomed Ms. Paula Mirk, the director of education at the Institute for Global Ethics, as our first Integrity theme speaker. On Wednesday, students participated in group ethical literacy training.

Dr. Gordon S. Wood, the Alva O. Way University Professor and Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University, presented on President's Day as the David R. Dougherty Senior Teaching Fellowship of American History speaker.

A ceremony was held on Friday, May 18 to recognize students who earned awards for their exceptional scores on the National Latin Exam, National Greek Exam, and the National Classical Etymological Exam.

Graduates enjoyed an evening with their families and teachers celebrating their accomplishments. The Hill presented the Sixth Form Leadership Award to Oliver Stone '64 and posthumously honored Bobby Troup '37.

Legendary Hill wrestling coach Frank S. Bissell passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the age of 99. A combined memorial service honoring Frank and Dave Mercer will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 at The Hill.

Families of Hill students visited campus for The Hill School's annual Fall Parents' Weekend on October 11-13. View photos from the weekend's events. Also watch a video of Headmaster Lehman's presentation to parents.

Bloom offered insight on the impact of food waste on the environment and our society, as well as suggestions on how to reduce food waste. Event was drop-off point for community food drive which resulted in the collection of 319 lbs. of food.

George Senter, beloved dormitory master and teacher of mathematics from 1952 to 1983, died July 21 at the age of 93. UPDATE: A full obituary written by Mr. Senter's nephew including service information, as well as tributes from alumni, have been added.

The Hill School joins other independent schools in the Schools of the Future: Ethical Excellence program, a collaborative effort by the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education and the National Association of Independent Schools

Legendary athletics director emeritus and namesake of Hill's David H. Mercer Field House passed away on Aug. 9, 2012. Services will be held at Camp Deerwood in N.H. on Sept. 29, and at The Hill on Nov. 3.